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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1909
Page
2
An editorial note from the Blueheld Evening Leader discusses Taft’s rewards for campaign loyalty. It mentions Dawson Swisher and Dawson’s talks with the president, suggesting concessions and future appointments. West Virginia is cited as a possible reward region.
A veteran mine inspector now with the U S Geological Survey accuses southern state officials of delaying prosecutions against mine operators for infractions of the mining law. The issue echoes earlier criticism by Governor Dawson and West Virginia figures, amid legislative inaction and a proposed bill to curb department power, while national politics and Roosevelt era policies loom in debates.
The article recalls century old Greenbrier fishing on private land provoking a constable arrest. Birties Lowery Payne and others face penalties of ten dollars each after being questioned by J. at Talcott. The piece waxes about law, religion, and a June meeting, ending with Wallace Flesh Hin’s punishment and Winton Hemald’s note.
Public notice invites Mercer Electric Railway Co stockholders and local citizens to a Saturday gathering at the Princeton courthouse on June 19 at 1 30 p m to buy shares at 100 per share. The meeting aims to start grading the Princeton to Athens survey soon and complete it before cold weather. About seventy five local stockholders hold one to seventy six shares each.
Abandoned Liot Printing Dustnensing purchase, sale of four machine items from a Mercantile ad. Offers include press, cylinder dies, and related fixtures. Includes weekly or monthly operation options and foot power devices. Located in Evening Leader region with various equipment details and prices.
Two vacant rooms for rent in a private family, with hot and cold water. Apply to 854. March 3. Also two letters copying addresses will be cheap. Apply to Daily Leader manager. A small silver band with any name on it found on cane, reward if returned to D. B. Baldman. Accident and health policy advertise.
The undersigned will apply to the circuit court of Mercer county on June 14 1909 for license under section 7 chapter 148 code of West Virginia as amended. E R ReMi Policeman City of Bluefield W V and W G M Ocean Policeman City of Bluefield W Va appear on the notice dated May 29 1901 or 1909 with details of the request.
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